ELEC-C9440 - Quantum Information, Lecture, 20.4.2022-2.6.2022

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Basics of quantum information (qubits and quantum gates), transition from classical information technology to quantum information technology, elements of quantum communication and quantum computation.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 20.04.2022 - 02.06.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ilkka Tittonen, Sabrina Maniscalco, Matti Raasakka

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Phenomenologic and mathematical explanation of qubits, quantum gates and quantum computers.

    History of the technology evolution from classical to quantum information, including the recent research developments.

    Basics of quantum phenomena and cold temperature physics.

    Elements of quantum computation, simple algorithms. Criteria for the realization of a quantum computer.

    Evolution of communication on the basis of quantum technology: quantum key distribution.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Homework and exam.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures (40 h); exercises and quizzes (40 h); independent study (50 h); final exam (4h).

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture notes and selected book chapters.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring V

    2021-2022 Spring V

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